Windows MessengerBy Alta MacDonald

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Messenger, you can easily see which of your friends and family members is currently online. With a click of the mouse, you can start talking!

Be versatile. Send files, chat, share applications, show a video, use a virtual whiteboard, work on someone else's computer.

Get organized. Organize your contacts into groups of peers, coworkers, and family members. Add contacts to your groups, and edit them anytime.

Stay in touch. Easy-to-use instant messaging tools and features.

Stay in control. You decide what information to share—and with whom. Control whether your contacts can send messages to you. You can block specific users from contacting you, either temporarily or

permanently.

Know who's online right now. Know when your friends, family, or coworkers are online.

Share applications. Now you can work on a document with colleagues directly over the Internet.

Have a meeting in real time. Makes collaboration easy with the built-in Whiteboard feature. ◦ Use the Whiteboard as you would in a board room. ◦ You can diagram ideas, demonstrate procedures, and more.

Have a video conversation. Windows Messenger includes built-in video messaging. ◦ If you and the person you want to visit with have webcams, you're all set.

Transfer files easily. You can send the file without ever leaving Windows Messenger.

Talk over the Internet. You can use your PC microphone and speakers to have a clear conversation over the Internet.

Surf together. Browse the Internet with friends and family.

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